| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATION LAW | HİT2107 | 2. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Associate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer |
| Course Coordinator |
Lect. Mehmet Ali BAYHAN |
| Instructor(s) |
Mehmet Ali BAYHAN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To give basic information about law and communication law |
| Course Content | The basic concepts of communication law, freedom of communication in Turkish law and examination of legal regulations related to media institutions, organization arrangements and analysis of sample applications are the content of the course. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Evaluates the field of communication within the framework of fundamental rights and freedoms regime. - Defines the constitutional rights and freedoms of the subjects of communication. - Distinguish development stages of communication freedom in Turkey - Establishes the relationship between freedom of communication and the rights and freedoms of obtaining, disseminating and criticizing information - Explain the elements and principles of the press regime - Explain the elements and principles of radio and television regime. - Recognizes the basic concepts of intellectual rights, explains the elements and principles of intellectual property protection regime - Distinguish the types of works, evaluate the scope of protected rights. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Communication, Mass Communication and Mass Communication Law Concepts | |
| 2. Week | Regulation of freedom of expression in mass media, constitutional and legal provisions | |
| 3. Week | Scope of Press and Basic Concepts Regarding Press Regime | |
| 4. Week | General information about mass communication | |
| 5. Week | Administrative and legal structure of communication and mass communication institutions | |
| 6. Week | Sorumluluk Legal and Criminal Responsibility in the Press | |
| 7. Week | Self-control systems in the media | |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam | |
| 9. Week | Regulation of communication freedom in Turkey | |
| 10. Week | Provisions of the Law on Intellectual and Artistic Works | |
| 11. Week | Regulation of communication freedom in Turkey | |
| 12. Week | Radio and TV Legal Regime in Turkey | |
| 13. Week | Internet Legal Regime in Turkey | |
| 14. Week | General Review - Review Before Final | |
| 15. Week | Final |
| İçel- Ünver, Mass Communication Law, 9th Edition, İstanbul 2012 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 51 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
